Improving cardiovascular care through mentoring and research in medication use

Mentoring and Research in Patient-Oriented Cardiovascular Pharmacoepidemiology

NIH-funded research University of Minnesota · NIH-10889975

This study is all about helping new researchers and students learn how to better understand and improve medications for people at risk of heart disease, so they can find ways to help patients live healthier lives.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Minnesota NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Minneapolis, United States)
Project IDNIH-10889975 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing the training and mentorship of junior clinical investigators and graduate students who are studying how medications can prevent and treat cardiovascular disease (CVD). The Principal Investigator, Dr. Pamela Lutsey, aims to improve the effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions by conducting patient-oriented research that examines how these medications can be optimized for at-risk populations and CVD survivors. By providing mentorship and additional training in pharmacoepidemiology and clinical research methods, this project seeks to build a strong foundation for future research that can lead to better patient outcomes in cardiovascular health.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for cardiovascular disease or those who have a history of cardiovascular conditions, particularly older adults.

Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for cardiovascular disease or do not have a history of cardiovascular conditions may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved medication strategies that significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and enhance recovery for patients with existing conditions.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research in pharmacoepidemiology has shown promise in improving medication use and outcomes in cardiovascular care, indicating that this approach has the potential for success.

Where this research is happening

Minneapolis, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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